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Exclusive: Gen AI startup Simplismart to raise $7 Mn led by Accel

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: Gen AI startup Simplismart to raise $7 Mn led by Accel
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Generative artificial intelligence startup Simplismart is all set to raise a new round led by Accel, two sources aware of the matter told Entrackr. The Bengaluru-based startup will join a growing list of generative AI startups which have raised decent funding in the ongoing calendar year. “Accel is leading $7 million round in Simplismart with backing from existing investors,” said a source requesting anonymity. “Simplismart has received the term sheets and the deal is set to be public soon.” Simplismart previously raised seed money from Anicut Capital, Sunn91, First Cheque and Shastra VC but it didn’t announce the deal in the media. Founded in 2022 by Amritanshu Jain and Devansh Ghatak, Simplismart enables businesses to build a scalable production-grade AI system and manage the development lifecycle without writing a single line of code. As per the company, its platform lets an amateur as well as an expert train and monitor ML models collaboratively on almost any kind of data or use-case. Sources assert that the company will be valued at around $35 million. Accel declined to comment on the story while queries sent to Simplismart did not elicit any response. In July 2023, AWS and Accel launched the AWS ML Elevate program which selected 35 generative startups from India and Simplismart was a part of the cohort. A recent study by NASSCOM said that the number of generative AI startups in India has more than doubled from 2021 to 2023. This can also be evident from the surge in funding in such startups since December 2023. As per data compiled by startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, more than half a dozen early-stage generative AI startups have raised nearly $100 million in funding in the past six months, Sarvam AI leads the pack with $41 million in Series A followed by Ema and Neysa which raised $25 million and $20 million in their seed round respectively. The list also includes Vodex, KonProz, Dubpro.ai, PlanckDOT and Ayna.

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SaaS startup Simplismart raises $7 Mn in Series A funding

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Bengaluru-based SaaS startup Simplismart has secured $7 million in a Series A funding round led by Accel, with participation from Shastra VC, Titan Capital, and others. Entrackr exclusively reported about the funding in July this year. As per sources, the company will be valued at around $35 million. The proceeds will be used to expand research and development (R&D) initiatives and accelerate growth, Simplismart said in a press release. Co-founded in 2022 by Amritanshu Jain and Devansh Ghatak, Simplismart offers an AI-based no-code machine learning platform that allows users to train custom machine learning models using their data, powering applications and decisions without writing code. Simplismart aims to simplify AI adoption for enterprises by providing a high-performance, cost-effective platform that addresses common challenges in enterprise AI deployment, such as performance trade-offs and the complexities of standardized workflows. The startup seeks to eliminate issues related to high costs, poor ROI, data privacy, and the need for customization to avoid downtime. In July 2023, AWS and Accel launched the AWS ML Elevate program which selected 35 generative startups from India and Simplismart was a part of the cohort.

Exclusive: Salesforce Venture to lead $15 Mn in app builder Rocket.new

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Exclusive: Salesforce Venture to lead $15 Mn in app builder Rocket.new
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url: https://entrackr.com/exclusive/exclusive-salesforce-venture-to-lead-15-mn-in-app-builder-rocketnew-10068354 Content: Mobile app builder Rocket.new (formerly Dhiwise) is set to raise Rs 131.4 crore or $15 million in its extended Series A round led by Salesforce Ventures and existing investors Accel and Together Fund. This marks the first significant funding for the four-year-old company in three years since it raised $7 million in August 2022. According to its filing with the Registrar of Companies, Rocket.new’s board approved issuing 4,81,718 Series A1 CCPS at Rs 2,728 each to raise the specified amount. Salesforce Ventures will lead the round with an investment of Rs 74.46 crore ($8.46 million), with Accel and Together Fund also partaking in the funding. The company plans to utilize the proceeds for growth, expansion, and working capital needs. Entrackr estimates that the Surat-based company’s valuation will more than double to Rs 545 crore ($62 million) from its previous valuation of Rs 256 crore in its last funding round. Post allotment, Accel will become the largest external shareholder, holding an 18.87% stake, with Salesforce Ventures at 13.68% and Together Fund at 5.62%. Co-founders Vishal Virani and Rahul Shingala will maintain a collective 36% stake in the company. Founded in 2021 by Vishal Virani and Rahul Shingala, Rocket.new is an AI-powered no-code/low-code platform enabling users to build and launch apps, websites, and tools from simple prompts or designs. The company, according to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, raised over $9.5 million previously from investors like Accel, India Quotient, Together Fund, and Dholakia Ventures. Rocket.new reported Rs 3.5 crore in revenue for FY24, with losses increasing by 46% to Rs 11 crore, as per its standalone financials filed with the RoC.

Exclusive: Stanza Living to raise $32 Mn from Accel, Motilal Oswal in down round

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Exclusive: Stanza Living to raise $32 Mn from Accel, Motilal Oswal in down round
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Exclusive: Stanza Living to raise $32 Mn from Accel, Motilal Oswal in down round Managed accommodation provider Stanza Living is all set to raise Rs 282.76 crore (approximately $32 million) in its Series B round led by existing investor Accel with the participation of Motilal Oswal. Earlier in August 2025, Stanza Living raised Rs 60 crore in debt funding from Alteria Capital and Innoven Capital. The debt infusion was exclusively reported by Entrackr. The board at Stanza Living passed a resolution to approve the issue of 5,313 Series E CCPS at an issue price of Rs 5,32,205.8 each to raise the aforementioned amount, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Accel led the round with an investment of Rs 222.78 crore ($25.3 million), while Motilal Oswal is set to join the company’s cap table with Rs 60 crore ($6.8 million). The company has already received funds from Accel, while Motilal Oswal’s investment is expected shortly. According to Entrackr’s estimates, Stanza Living’s valuation has dropped by about 28% to around Rs 2,812 crore ($320 million), compared to its previous valuation of Rs 3,900 crore when it raised $13 million in May last year. Founded in 2017, Stanza Living is a managed accommodation platform that provides hassle-free housing solutions for students and young professionals relocating to new cities. The Delhi-based startup claims to manage over 75,000 beds across 24 cities in India. Prior to this round, Stanza Living has raised more than $240 million through multiple debt and equity rounds from investors including Alpha Wave, Peak XV Partners, Accel, and Z47, according to data from startup intelligence platform TheKredible. The Accel-backed company is yet to file its FY25 financials. In FY24, it reported operating revenue of Rs 584 crore and reduced its losses by 45% to Rs 273 crore during the year.

Fast Fashion brand Newme to raise $12 Mn at $112 Mn valuation

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Fast Fashion brand Newme to raise $12 Mn at $112 Mn valuation
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Women-focused fast fashion brand Newme has kicked off a Series B round with Rs 108.66 crore (approximately $12 million) co-led by existing investors Accel India, Fireside Ventures, and with the participation of new investor Point72 Ventures and others. Newme had secured $18 million in a Series A round led by Accel in July last year. The Newme’s board passed a special resolution to issue 3,447 Series B CCPS at an issuance price of Rs 3,15,231 per share to raise the amount as mentioned earlier, according to its regulatory filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Accel India and Fireside Ventures will each invest Rs 36.94 crore ($4 million), while Point72 Ventures will join the captable with Rs 26.38 crore ($3 million). AUM Ventures, 2am Ventures, and A, Paul SRC SPV V, LLC will contribute the remaining amount. According to Entrackr’s analysis, the D2C firm’s valuation is set to rise by about 41% to Rs 988 crore ($112 million), compared to its earlier valuation of Rs 700 crore during the Series A funding round. Founded by Shivam Tripathi, Sumit Jasoria, Himanshu Chaudhary, and Vinod Naik, the Bengaluru-based startup sells women-centric products targeting Gen Z, across both online channels and offline stores. According to its website, the company’s app has more than 7 million downloads, and it operates 16 offline outlets across cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Pune, and Hyderabad, among others. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Newme has raised over $23 million across two funding rounds, including its seed round in January 2024. Following the latest infusion, Fireside Ventures will become the largest external shareholder with a 19.27% stake, followed by Accel India at 17.06%, while new investor Point72 Ventures will hold 2.67%. The company’s co-founders will collectively retain 31.45% ownership. Financially, Newme reported Rs 48.28 crore in operating revenue for the fiscal year ended March 2024, with a loss of Rs 35.75 crore. The company has yet to disclose its FY25 financials.

Testsigma raises $8.2 Mn led by MassMutual Ventures

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AI-based low-code test automation platform Testsigma has raised $8.2 million in funding led by MassMutual Ventures, along with existing investors Accel, STRIVE, and BoldCap. Earlier, in 2022, Testsigma raised $4.6 million led by Accel, with participation from STRIVE and BoldCap. Founded in 2019 by Rukmangada Kandyala, Pratheep Velicherla, Vikram Chaitanya, and Rajesh Reddy, Testsigma is a Gen AI-powered, low-code test automation platform that helps quality engineering teams to automate tests at speed and scale without coding expertise. The platform helps users to rapidly create, organise, and run automated tests for web and mobile applications, as well as APIs, using plain English through to its NLP (Natural Language Programming) engine. Its clientele includes Sage, HPE, Netgear, HDFC Life, IEEE, SignEasy, American Psychological Association, and Mehiläinen.

Martech startup Fibr AI raises $5.7 Mn in seed funding led by Accel

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Martech startup Fibr AI raises $5.7 Mn in seed funding led by Accel
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Martech startup Fibr AI raises $5.7 Mn in seed funding led by Accel Martech startup Fibr AI has raised $5.7 million in a seed funding round led by Accel, with participation from WillowTree Ventures and MVP Ventures. The round also saw backing from several Fortune 100 operators as angel investors. With this, Fibr AI’s total funding stands at $7.5 million, including a $1.8 million pre-seed round raised in 2024, also led by Accel. The fresh capital will be used to enhance product capabilities and expand enterprise adoption across global markets. Founded by Ankur Goyal and Pritam Roy, Fibr AI is building an agentic web experience platform that turns websites into adaptive systems designed to respond to visitor context in real time. The platform focuses on optimising on-site experiences for both human users and AI-driven traffic. Fibr AI embeds autonomous agents into individual URLs, enabling continuous optimisation and personalisation without relying on traditional A/B testing or manual workflows. The company says this allows websites to adjust experiences dynamically based on audience, channel, and intent signals. The startup claims its enterprise customers have reported reductions in customer acquisition costs and improvements in engagement metrics. Fibr AI currently works with large enterprises across banking, financial services, telecom, and healthcare sectors.

10 min food delivery startup Swish raises $14 Mn

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10 min food delivery startup Swish raises $14 Mn
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Exclusive: 10 min food delivery startup Swish raises $14 Mn Swish, a 10-minute food delivery startup, has secured Rs 122.32 crore in its Series A funding round, led by Hara Global Capital and existing investor Accel India. This follows just three months after its $2 million seed round. The board at Swish has passed a special resolution to issue 4,762 Series A compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 2,56,334 each to raise Rs 112.3 crore or $14 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. Hara Global Capital led the round with Rs 69.56 crore while Accel India invested Rs 52.18 crore. Kunal Shah-led QED innovation, and Gaurav Munjal (CEO of Unacademy) and Sumer Juneja, investment advisor at SoftBank, participated with Rs 20.5 lakhs, Rs 5 and Rs 30.7 lakh respectively. According to Entrackr's estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 522 crore or $60 million post-allotment. After the new funding round, Hara Global Capital will own 13.33%, while Accel India will hold a 27.24% stake in the company. Co-founders Aniket Sunil Shah, Sureshkumar Sarana, and Ujjwal Sukheja will each retain a 16.38% share following the Series A round. Founded in 2024, Swish’s 10-minute delivery model operates within a 1.5–2 km radius using cloud kitchens called ‘delight centers,’ ensuring fresh and hygienic food is delivered swiftly through its optimized full-stack approach. Swish is competing in the fast-expanding instant food delivery market, where Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto are leading the charge. Zomato-owned Blinkit has also launched Bistro, a standalone app for instant food delivery. In December, Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola entered the segment, while emerging players like Magicpin and Zing are gaining traction. The latest entrant to the space is cloud kitchen unicorn Rebel Foods, which has introduced a new app called QuickiES.

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